About this practice

I J Healthcare is an NHS GP surgery located at 3 Swiss Cottages, Vigo Lane, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 9AB. The practice serves 3,566 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 13 February 2025. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Requires Improvement). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 74% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 1,900 appointments. 68% were face-to-face consultations, with 32% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (85%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (81%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (95%). Areas for monitoring include COPD: review in the preceding 12 months at 69% and Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 52%.

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